PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Su Baru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spar
vs
Baru

175 cm
24
159 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Su Baru!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spar thinking.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but Baru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjj Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baru tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar fails with the takedown
and Baru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spar is breathing heavily.
Spar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baru moves out of range of the leg kick from Spar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baru throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown but Baru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Baru as Spar shoots in.
Spar tries to work over Baru's front leg with a kick but Baru checks it.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
Spar throws a head kick that misses.
Spar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spar thinking.
Baru lands a two punch combo.
Baru misses with a series of wild punches.
Baru lands a jab to Spar's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baru blocks a head kick by Spar.
An inside leg kick from Spar misses.
Spar pushes Baru away with a front kick.
Spar motions for Baru to come forward. Spar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spar delivers a nice body kick.
Baru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baru counters with a two punch combo.
Spar punishes Baru's body with a nice straight punch.
Baru throws a one two combo.
Baru thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Spar or perhaps it was just good defense by Baru which made him look bad.
Spar misses the shot to the body.
Spar connects with a solid leg kick.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and Baru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spar tries to move into range but Baru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar throws a leg kick that misses.
Spar is looking to slow Baru down with leg kicks.
Spar throws a sloppy head kick and Baru moves out of range easily.
Baru misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a solid leg kick but Baru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spar.
Baru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Baru throws a series of punches but Spar moves out of range.
Spar lands a jab to the nose.
Spar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baru but Baru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Baru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baru slaps away a takedown attempt from Spar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Baru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Su Baru dominated that round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baru.
Baru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spar.
Spar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spar jabs at Baru's body.
Spar misses with a low kick.

Spar gets a takedown into half guard.
Spar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baru's head.

Baru looking for submissions off his back.
Baru tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Baru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baru has hold of Spar's hands but Spar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spar working Baru over with strikes.
Spar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baru manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar scoring with some ground and pound.
Spar chips away with some ground and pound.
Spar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spar cracks Baru with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spar has managed to get both his arms back between Baru's legs - danger averted.
Spar wants to control from the top but Baru keeps moving.
Baru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Baru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baru is breathing heavily.

Baru is looking for a triangle but Spar pushes his legs off easily.
Spar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Baru working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.

Baru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spar defends well.
Spar wants to control from the top but Baru keeps moving.
Baru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjj Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Baru is retaining full guard.
Spar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Baru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baru is looking for a triangle but Spar pushes his legs off easily.
Spar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Spar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar trying to control but Baru is working from the bottom.
Spar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baru's head.
Baru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baru manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Spar dominated that second round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Baru throws a combination. Spar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baru slips a jab from Spar.

Spar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baru working to try and regain half guard.
Baru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baru is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
Baru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baru is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baru gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar not doing much here.
Baru wants to control but Spar is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baru wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
Spar trying to mount his opponent but Baru defends it.

Baru looking for submissions off his back.

Spar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baru defend it? Spar steps over the head and cranks it - Baru is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Spar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Spar!
Bjj Spar retains his featherweight title!
Bjj Spar thanked the fans post fight for their support.